Meaning & Definition of word "Tibia"

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    Tibia

    /ˈtɪbiə/

    noun:

    • 1. The inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in vertebrates; the shinbone.
      • Example: The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any fractures in the tibia.
    • 2. In insects, a segment of the leg between the femur and the tarsus.
      • Example: The entomologist noted the unique structure of the tibia in that species of beetle.
    • 3. A bone in some other animals that corresponds to the tibia in humans.
      • Example: The paleontologist identified the fossilized tibia of a prehistoric creature.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tibia' meaning 'shinbone, pipe, flute'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tibia and fibula:

    Refers collectively to the two bones of the lower leg.

    Related Words

    fibula:

    The outer and thinner of the two bones in the lower leg that runs parallel to the tibia.

    patella:

    The kneecap, a small flat triangular bone that articulates with the femur.

    Slang Meanings of tibia

    Meaning: Tibia (in gaming)

    Example Sentence: He leveled up his tibia in the game, increasing his character's agility.